Engine problems

Tiny
DFRED2587
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  • 1990 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 200,000 MILES
Why Does My car have trouble starting then when I drive at low speeds the battery light stays on and the lights in my car are dim, then at high speeds the battery light stays on but the lights in my car get brighter until I slow down then the car shuts off and the service engine and check oil light comes on
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 AT 7:20 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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How long since a tune-up? Make sure the battery has a full charge and all battery connections, coming and going, are clean tight. Check the charging system. The alternator should carry the load with engine running. Up to a point, higher alternator rpms, higher the alternator output.
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 AT 8:12 PM
Tiny
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It sounds like maybe a bad alt or connections at alt are loose. The same thing jdl said.
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Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 AT 2:10 AM
Tiny
JDL
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I agree.
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Saturday, March 5th, 2011 AT 5:17 PM

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